Planting & CareAnnual lobelia will grow nearly anywhere. Lobelia seeds can be sown directly in the garden or indoors for later transplanting. These plants typically require an area with full sun but will tolerate partial shade. They also prefer moist, rich soil. Start indoors about 10 to 12 weeks prior to the last frost in your region. Spread the tiny seeds just on top of the soil and water thoroughly. Place them in a warm, well-lit area.

Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Soil: well-drained soil

Water: Medium

Temprature: 20°C

Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer

Care:

Once established, the lobelia plant requires little maintenance.

During hot, dry periods, care of lobelia requires that the plant should receive frequent watering, however, especially those in containers.

A general-purpose liquid fertilizer can be given once a month or every four to six weeks, if desired.

Special Feature:Lobelia inflata is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant growing to 15–100 cm (5.9–39.4 in) tall, with stems covered in tiny hairs. Its leaves are usually about 8 cm (3.1 in) long, and are ovate and toothed. It has violet flowers that are tinted yellow on the inside, and usually appear in mid-summer and continue to bloom into fall.UseMedicinal use:

Lobelia inflata is an herb that is used to treat asthma, allergies, whooping cough, congestion, and bronchitis.

In the past, it was also useful for tobacco withdrawal as an herbal remedy to quit smoking.

In general use a soil-based compost placed over a generous layer of drainage material such as earthenware crocks, pebbles or gravel. Water and feed regularly, especially while plants are bearing flowers and fruit, when a high-potash fertilizer is recommended.

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